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Crypto derivatives markets are embracing blockchain-native assets like USDC and BlackRock’s BUIDL to optimize collateral efficiency. These instruments combine stability, yield, and compliance, attracting institutional players. Recent approvals mark a pivotal shift toward capital-efficient trading structures.
- Coinbase plans to use USDC as futures collateral, pending CFTC approval—a first for US markets.
- BlackRock’s BUIDL, a $2.9B tokenized treasury fund, is now accepted as collateral on Crypto.com and Deribit.
- CFTC’s Caroline Pham advocates DLT for collateral, citing $1.5T in global tokenized asset use cases.
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